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waywardly

 

[ ˈweɪwərdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavioral tendency

Waywardly describes an action or behavior that is difficult to control, morally or emotionally unstable, or prone to go against expected norms. It suggests a sense of unpredictability, often leading to erratic or disobedient actions. When someone acts waywardly, they may stray from a given path in life or refuse to conform to rules. This term can evoke images of rebelliousness or a lack of direction in one's actions.

Synonyms

disobediently, erratically, unpredictably

Examples of usage

  • He wandered waywardly through life without a plan.
  • The dog ran waywardly through the park, ignoring commands.
  • She spoke waywardly, reflecting her inner turmoil.

Translations

Translations of the word "waywardly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenfreadamente

🇮🇳 बागी तरीके से

🇩🇪 abwegig

🇮🇩 secara menyimpang

🇺🇦 бунтівно

🇵🇱 buntowniczo

🇯🇵 道に外れて

🇫🇷 de manière errante

🇪🇸 desviadamente

🇹🇷 başıboş bir şekilde

🇰🇷 길을 벗어나

🇸🇦 بشكل شارد

🇨🇿 nepřímo

🇸🇰 nepriamo

🇨🇳 任性地

🇸🇮 odklonsko

🇮🇸 vegalítið

🇰🇿 құбылмалы

🇬🇪 გაუთვალისწინებლად

🇦🇿 yoldan çıxmış

🇲🇽 desviadamente

Word origin

The word 'waywardly' originates from the adjective 'wayward', which dates back to the late 14th century. Its roots can be traced to the Middle English term 'weiward' or 'waiward', which combines 'way' (referring to a path or direction) and 'ward' (implying movement or orientation). The term was initially used to describe someone who strayed from the right path or behaved in an unruly manner. Over the centuries, 'waywardly' has evolved to encompass various shades of meaning related to unpredictability and rebellion against established conduct. The concept of being wayward has been both critiqued and romanticized in literature, often depicting the struggles of individuals against societal constraints.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,343, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.